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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

A convenient and efficient method OF keep
ing Ice in small quantity in a sick room for
considerable time il as follows: Cut a piece
Of flannel about nine inches square, and Sc
cure 1t by a ligature around the mouth of an
ordinary tumhler, so as to leave a cup shaped
depression Of flannel within the tumbler 10
about half its depth. In the flannel cup so
constructed pieces Of ice may be preserved
many hours, all the longer il piece Of fan
mel from -four to five inches square be used as
a loose cover to the ice cups. Cheap flannel,
with comparatively open meshes, is preferable,
as the water easily drains through it, and the
ice is thus kept quite dry. When good flannel
with close texture is employed, a small hole
must lie made in the bottom OF the flannel
cup otherwise it holds the water and facili-
tates the melting Of the ice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
Isotniny Cakes.

Hpuiuy, a, most people know, affords al
one ami the same time, a cheap and beautiful
dish. Cold hominy l"I. from breakfast one
morning, may be utiiiled the next 10 cakes
Nix with cold hominy an equal quantity Of
wheat flour until perfectly smooth; add a
teasponuiul IF salt, and thin of with butter
milk, into pat OF which Il teaSpooniul of soda
has been dissolved; when Of the consistency
Of corn cakes, aid a i-->,s.rt,prontul Of melted
butter, and bake as usual
II dts,irsI, cold houiny can D. male into
syiddle cake. 70 one quart OF sweet mills
put twp cups OF hoiied hominyi tHO egg,
beaten a lutte, throw IA ,prinkiius OF salt,
and thirkrn With wheat -four, having first
,ifted in le>Y.rt,pooniul Of baking powder.
If the uominy lie cold, warm the milk, ANA
rub the hondny into it before putung in the
flour
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

The squeamshncss existing in this country
in regard to eating frogs is gradually decreas-
ing, and these are found in the markets Of all
our leading cities. In the United States onlV
the hind legs are eaten, but in France and
southern Europe, where they are used in
large quantities, the whole animal is con-
sumed The frog, while widely distributed
over the world, is nowhere more abundant
than in this country, and there is no reason,
therefore, why it should not become popu-
lar article of food. Frogs legs are regarded
by epcures as more delicate than spring
chicken and with flavor equal to brook
trout, They are good either hroiled, fried,
baked or stewed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Facts, Theo, les and Experiences In Every
Day Liso.

DIR. Arthur V. Mcigs, in a paper read be-
fore the Philadelphia County Medical society.
takes the ground that scarlet fever is very
huch less contagious than is commonly sup
posed much less, in fact than either measles
or whooping cough. In proof of his opin-
ions he cites the fact that while it is a usual
thing for measles and whooping cough TO af-
feet all the children of household, scarlet
fever, as u rule, limits its attacks TO one or
two, even though there may be others who
have never had the disease, and are there
fore presumably susceptible.
1t is jlst possible, suggests another author
ity, in considering the above, that if parents
took the same precautions regarding measles
and whooping cough as they do with scarlet
lover, DR.. Meig's opinions would be erroneous
Generally speaking, when measles or
whooping cough appear, parents permit their
children to expose themselves on the ground
that they must have these diseases some time;
while scarlet fever, being especially dreaded,
Unaffected children are isolated from the af
fected ones Neither measles or whooping
cough are trivial diseases, and the sooner par
ents and guardians realize the fact the better
IL will he
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

He RCsHED IN SHAKING WITH ENCIrEMgSE
Here, SIM take Ia note TO Afr Blake.
more-you know we're he lives; ia the big
white house, a ulle out on the Shreveport
road
SIN was of IN an instant In twenty
minutes Mr. BlakemOre the man who
passed us while ago stepped into the
ROOM with a shotgun on his shoulder
Gentlemen said the sheriff, we
have no time 20 lose Come along
~ picked ont gun from half a-doacu
that stood in corner The sheriff car
RED only his reviewers Arriving at the
store we impressed another man, and
with Sim, who had caught up with US by
this time, we went IN search OF The mur-
drrcr.
" II was summertime, and the moon
was near It's full We tracked our prey
easily, across the river, over the hills,
aud through the valleys beyond. At two
O'Clock We stopped at an oli-fd5hiuncd
j uh'r 'ng house. The -h.r.I lismpuutcd,
v.Ik-3 IA and knocked az the door After
q nrri Wu ,prr with the owHcr, he came
Uar, tons with the information that our
mau was there had stopped about three
hours ago. drunk aud went 10 bed at once
~ ne pam WAS lot inc SAlltu iNN inc
man If the house to 90 IA his room and
take him in his sleep But, 20 guard
against failure, the balance Of us were
picketed around the building. stood IN.
der mulberry tree, by the road side,
Sim and the other member Of the house
were placed one at each end of the house
while Mr. BlakemOre took station on the
other side of the passage that divided the
two rooms We made no noise; no cat
ever stepped more silently over a carpet
than we in making our movements; but
by some strange fatality, Just a5 We were
ready, the man awOke, and stepped out
the door
He saw the sheriff, the deed Of the pre-
vious evening rushed upon his memory,
and ne knew what was coming. he saw
quicker ..han the sheriff aud fired, breaking
the brave fellows arm. l put load of
buckshOt INTO a post al the end Of the gal.
lery. The discharge from Sims gun tore
half dozen shingles from the roof, and his
partner riidlei the dirt chimney with bull
lets. Mr.. Blikem0re also took part in the
fray AT his fire the culprit staggered "
the steps and tell, rolling down upon the
ground
He was dead. Eight balls had struck
him-Dnc in the head and i've IN the hack
between the shoulders He fell on his face.
Sim stopped down aud turned the body
over The Western moon shone upon ",
making the coun;euance PLAINLY discern
ib!.. Nr Bldkcn"rs nov .oavd uS. lie
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

DR. y. Marine, of the Glasgow Samar-
tan hospital has recorded several instances
in his practice in which the use Of fish, boiled
or fried, as food by patients, even when con
siderahly advanced in convaltscence, was fol
lowed 10y evil consequences; and he had be
gun TO believe that, under any circumstances
OF debility, fish WAS a dangerous Diet and
forbade it's use. Further observation taught
him that the fault was not i'll the fish itself,
but in the metbrI OF cooking it; and that
when steamed, instead of being boiled or
fried, it was much more easily digestible and
PERFECTLY harmless
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

After Icing made perfectly smooth. 1t Is
gidsd or ebonized. The ebonizing material
comes in liquid form, is put on with brush
and then rubbed smC 9th with piece OF coarse
flannel Two coats treated in this way give
beautiful finish A piece Of pasteboard Is
'oh, ,'e'nSs AMI 's sa u, vac tbs A oshs,
with plush; ths edges q each end are turned
in ami overhantel together and plush cord
Is sswel on the edge Tack the pasteooari in
place sni tie a broad satin ribbon in bow
on each side ~hers the pieces cross Small
casters are fastened on the legs, 50 1t can oe
moved about the room easily.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
eTiQUs TIE.
Manners and Social Usages Prscticed in
Polite Society.

>pCiai IN
Polite Society.
When you invite a friend 10 q family din
ner DO NOT attempt too puch. 1t is really
more elegant 10 have the dinner appear as Il
II were an every day affair than TO impress
the guest by an oetentatious variety that 1t
is quite an esps-,il event 10 ask friend 10
dinner. Many Americans ARE deferred from
entertaining, because they think they cannot
have company without vulgar abundance
which Is, Of courss', as expensive and trouble
some a. il is coarse and unreined.
For reasonable pople there is no dinner
more satisfactory than one consisting first of
youp, then fish garnt,hcd with boiled pota
to,.-, followed hy a rniSt also gliGi>hed with
one vegetable, perhaps an entree, Away, a
>ILli, some cheese and "A desert. This, we'll
cooked and neatly and quietly served is "A
good enough dinner Tor any one ami h within
the power OF hostess Of moderate mean, 10
give Never attempt a new dish with com
pauy one that you are not entirely certain
'il prove in every way acceptable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Up Stairs. Down Stairs, In Kitchen and
In tho Lady's PariOr.

In tho Lady's PariO-.
Numbered with popular window draperies
are the various styles Of Madras goods, Tho
beauty and variety of these fabrics would
surprise those who have not had an opportu-
nifty to examine choice assortment Some
of the colors are exquistely blended, being as
soft and artistic as those in an old India
shawl. The more elegant styles come with
dado borders, These fabrics are fashionably
employed in wide, long curtains that hang
from poles, to which they are attached by
rings, These curtains may hang straight or
he Topped back upon either side of the win
dow A good plan is to allow them to hang
straight until the newness and accompanying
stiffness has worn of, and then loop back
with ribbons or other contrivance.
The prevailing tints In these Madras fab
RIGS are dull soft shades Of blue, red, olive
and rose. Considerable yellow occurs; old
red and olive are also attractive, SO are blue
and bronze When the price Of the genuine
Madras goods is beyond the reach Of the
housewife, she may have recourse to large
assortment OF imitation goods that sell at
popular prices, but are all tho same, attrac-
tive materials.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

Straw baskets, even those that are quite
homely and common, may he made attractive
and suitable for many convenient purposes,
as follows: First paint them In fiat color or.
II preferred, gid or bronze them; then line
with silk or satin Yellow is a favorite color
for lining, and ribbon bows OF the same are
tied on tie handles as a finish. The different
braids Of the basket are often painted or slded
in different tints with good effect A very
pretty work basket Is made by lining a shall
low woven basket with any gay color OF
French per,:aie The stuff Is brought over In
a full puff on the outside Inside are pockets
for thread, 4 small needle book, thimble
pasa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
BOWS FOR THE HAIR.

The bow at the top Is COMPOSED OF rlbboD
in two colors, red and blue. Six loops Of
red ribbon, the middle two five inches long
and the outer ones somewhat shorter, are
strapped closely together and fastened under
small shell comb, and small bow of red
edged blue ribbon Is fastened upon the comb.
The lower bow Is composed Of notched
ends Of salmon pink ribbon and three salmon
pink roses The roses are surrounded with
white lace, half yard OF flve-inch trimming
lace being used for the purpose, and the lace
end ribbon are both fastened Oh foundation
back three inches long and an inch and half
wide. A small shell comb IS thrust through
the knot OF the ribbon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
seasoning Glass and China Ware.

To season glass and china ware 10 sudden
uhanSns II temperature, - that 1t will remain
sound after exposure 20 sudden heat and cold,
is lest tone by placing the articles IN cold
water, which must gradually be brought 10
the boiling point and then allowed 10 cool
very slowly, taking several hours TO do it.
The comrnoner the material the more care in
this respect is required
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

and placing hun in a comfortable bed, we
left Sim to take care of him till a doctor
came, and leaving the corpse to take car,
of itself till the coroner arrived, we rode
back TO town.
Il found out the next time saw the
sheriff, che cause of Mr.. Blakemore's
swoon. He told the sheriff, in confidence
and tell it TO you the same way. He Hal
KILLED HIS OWN BRoTHERl
" Sad, wasn't i'll" &. =. BLACKBURN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
came up, stood mis- gun On the ground, and

came up stood mis- gun On the ground, and
looked at the corpse.
Hal bullet then pierced his own heart
1t would not have panied him more. He
reeled and fell against an althca bush. Sim
caught him and set him gently down.
"'Good God, Kernel Blackmore, air You
shot, toon he cried.
I'VE searched for wounds, but found
none, He revived in few minutes, but
spoke not word Attending TO the sheriff
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
Ts,or- at Chri>teuingS.

A. Christening party all the favors SAVIOR
Of the nurSry--cradlNs of flowers, powder
boxes, little socks filed with sugar instead Of
little fe-',, baby hoods and other garments.
.! ,Our-. the hap,i,mal di,h end silver cup
are easily initiated in favors
Elephants full ~ choice confe tioDc'y end
tiger with ebo-oIate inside, Please the chil-
.lren, - 10 fsvors in form Il fruits and
soren
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
Paper for Cleaning Purposes.

After stove has been blackened it can 10
kept bright and clean long time BY rubbing
it over with old newspapers every morning.
Rubbing with paper is also an easy way OF
polishing up the outside OF the tea kettle, eof-
fee pot and tinware generally. For cleaning
mirrors, Windows lamp chitnneys and the
like paper is tho next best material to channels
skin, with which housekeepsrs in the country
are seldom provided
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

Oranges filled with orange Jelly.
Ice cream nodded in form Of the lobster
and terrapIn, or little pig with lemon u
its mouth.
Water in silver pitchers with great open
mouths, after the pattern Of the famous En-
dicott pitcher.
Claret in rock crystal jugs with silver top
ami handles.
Floral decorations in cameo glass vases or
cut glass bowiS.
Silver tongS with which tn eat Craps
Silver candlesticl;s and csndelshra in Eng
lish or colonial styles for the accommodation
Of the wax candle, that illuminate the festive
board
After dinner coIee spoons, decorated with
colorel snsme! designs, and having gold lined
bowls
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
C,Inx To n, One. Too.

PA" said young Torky, "a man called ~
the back door and asked for some bread
this morning, and Mary Ann told him 70 90
away She said he was bum. What is =
bumi'
"A bum. my sou, is blue. booded scion
u nobility who lives witlsst work
PA I'm going 10 be a bum"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

Standard Works of History,
Biography, Poetry and Luvesiie
Books, &C., at less than One-half
publishers advertised prices.
All books are perfect and no
trash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
JOHN MARTIN.

The First American Actor That Appeared
ON the Boards of AN American Theater.
The American stage is just entering the
second era of It's existence From the En-,
glish institution of l77j, it has gradually de-
velOped into an American one, but ITS growth
has not been as rapid Us that of the American
people and their American IDEAS To-day
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

Mr. FlipkisS. what ever = ar re
a u...e-m Z" asked Mrs Coshaanig.n
a requiem A requiem Is a humorous
anthem sung over IN. skeletons .! deceased
s-w >papcr' pa - rIVhsrs'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
4 Home Made Music Rack.

An attractive AMI useful music rack may
,,s made at home Of an ordinary saw buck or
saw horse, AS 1t is variOusiy termed. The &C
companying cut represents one which Is de-
S,rihed IN DamOVest's Magazine:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

JOHN MARTIN, THE FIRST AMERICAN ACTOR,
we find that the average English play
takes better In this country than
the American one. Why sol Because
we have been taught TO look upon
imported goods as being more valua-
BILE than home products, and this idea has
been extended TO cover more than manu-
featured articles, for amongst other things
we are prone to prize the English drama
above our own.
While the American drama must eventu-
ally extcrminate the English school, II will
require many years time to accomplish the
end. The American actor has to struggle
against his English cousin; but his strug-
giles are not as great rs were those of hls
predecessor of nifty years ago IL we 20
back farther still we will find that the
actor OF the thrtics had far more pleas
ant time Of IL than did the American actor
of the eighteenth century. As the stage is
IA true index 10 the culture OF nation, 1t
may be we'll 10 go back to the beginning
and take brief survey of the life Of the
first American actor that appeared on the
American stage, John Martin
John Martha was born in New York City
February -, l16s. HIS parents were poor
ana D'lOnStl 10 luAL ClhSS u p'Opt' WIZ
looked upon the stage a. the root of evil.
Little did they think, or even dream, that
their only son was destined TO occupy so
important a position in the history Of the
American stage.
At the bcginsing Of the revolution his
fathrs joiucd the Continental army as
private in New York regiment. He
served Loyalty and was promoted to
a.. T.. If Ia. IL. "A
wounded at Monmouth AMI died a few days
after that memorable battle
At the c.Osp OF the revolution John and
his mother novel 10 Philadelphia, where
they had 10 struggle hard Tor a living.
John soon found employment in book.
store as an errand boy. The proprietor,
Mr.. WadswJrth, took a lively interest IN
the lad and offered him every iuducemcnt
in the way Of promotion. He soon dis
played a taste for literature as especially
that pertaining u the drama He would
burn the midnight OIL while reading pays
and history.
lie finally succeeded IN securing posi-
ton n one If The thratrrs OF Philadelphia,
and after five years of schooling, made ms
dcJa a, Young Noryup ia SUutANarks
Tncatnr His success was signal an he ~
once became a general fayor.tc. II" played
In PhiIadclphu for two years taking the
leading role, of plays popular IN thu-' days
He afterwards Travelled IN The Eastern
States playing in New York and Boston.
His health began 20 fan Iu ISM, agt be
sailed for Europe; but dfttr trayc. " II.
t.u,ly.,y England, France and Italy, hc
was obliged 20 return home Oh account Of
the death " as mother Ills health did not
inIrlyr and he a. lCugth determined -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05

According to the latest estimate eleven
American uisiisns are no" engaged to
marry foreign t.t.es.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-02-05
JOHN MARTIN,
BORN
FEBEUARY 18th, l76S,
DIED
SEPTEMBER 18th. lNJ1

THIS is the only monument that has OeeL
raised 70 commemorate the Father of the
American stage" FRANK MAEUiN.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-14
The Legislature OF Nevada may

The Legislature OF Nevada may
take step in advance on the subject
OF irresponsible private detectives
which will commend itself to the
Legislatures of other States. The
detective business ought to be regu-
lated, but whether the licensing OF
them as is proposed in Nevada is the
best way to cure the defects of the
system we are not prepared to say.
We read that
Mr.. Sims of Nevada has introduced
q bill making it unlawful for any per-
son to engage IN business as private
detective except upon license from
the Attorney-General. The fee is
made $5 and the person so licensed
must wear q badge designed and
issued by the Secretary OF State.
Licenses shall be good for two years,
but may be revoked for cause at any
time. Violation OF the law is made a
misdemeanor penalty, fine from
$50 TO $500 and imprisonment at the
discretion of the Court. The appli-
cant for license must satisfy the
Attorney-General of possessing a
good character.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-14
rae ssIllussr.sed IIer.ld."

The forthcoming number Of the ILLUS
rRArKD HERALD viii surp es in attractive
ness and interest any preceding issue of
fhis very superior publication. The en-
cravings have been executed by the best
artists on the Pacific coast, and the
mechanical finish of the whole publication
wlll be such as TO reflect credit upon the
rood taste and workman ship of the printers.
Il viii be filed with carefully prepared
articles ON Southern California, and every
interest OF Los Angeles county will fnd
itself ably presented and discussed in its
columns As compilation of facts relating
70 the attractions and progress of our
section, the ILLUSTRATED HERALD will be
Invaluable to send abroad. 1t will give the
stranger q comprehensive and graphic idea
Of the value OF our section to the Easterner
seeking tor new home. and by its dis
semination will materially assist in acceler-
aainz the gratifying march of our city In its
nnexanpled career of prosperity. The
1LLUsrRATED HERALD will be out from the
press by about the 24th of this month, and
ready for distribution about the 1st Of
March. Orders should be sent in imme.
dfAfelv.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-14
The Carleton opera Company.

Tonight OF the Grand Opera House,
the famous Carleton Opera Company
will give their initial performance in this
city. The troupe comes here heralded
by the warmest enconiums of the press
east and west. There is little doubt
that the praise is fully merited. The
operas for the week are the happiest Sc.
lection possible. The opening night will
present Nanon, the beautiful waltz song,
and other melodious morceauTfrom which
are familiar to all who love light music
in its most charming phrases. Then
follows the Mikado, familiar in all its
notes to every play .goer in the country
but whose tuneful measures never pail
upon the senses. For the rest of the
week the reigning crdzs in comic opera,
Ern,inie. will hold the boards. From
this opera, of Kullack Miss Abbott on
her recent visit, sang the Lullaby.
and entranced all who heard it. So
catching are the airs from Erminie
that after the first presentation of the
opera here one will hear no sound but
those of this most popular music. The
judges on the bench and the boot blacks
on the street will be caught whistling
those catching melodies. The season is
assured as one of the most successful Of
the wear.